DVD burner

Hi folks!

I was just wondering. Been thinking if getting a DVD burner for a while now, and I cam across this LG one.

http://us.lge.com/Product/proddetail.do?action=computer&prodId=GSA4120B&categoryId=020206

I would like to know if anybody has any suggestions or comments perhaps about this one. Seems like a good deal to me, 129$(Ca)

Helpful specs.
Win98 (I know, I know...It isn’t broke, why fix)
PIII 1G
512 MB ram
128 MB vid
Creative SoundBlaster live 5.1

 

i also want to get a dvd burner and if i do it will be LG as the rest of my comp is but i cant acess the link that you put in your post can you put it up again please?

 

Hope this works,

http://us.lge.com/Product/proddetail.do?action=computer&prodId=GSA4120B&categoryId=020206

if not, go to Lg's site. This is the model # GSA4120B

http://us.lge.com/index.do

 

I would also like to know if anybody foresees any problems installing the LG on my comp. If anybody has a better suggestion, I'm all ears. However, I would like the best bang for the buck.

 

You shouldnt have any problems, a faster rig wouldnt hurt.
Here is great place to purchase DVD media:
http://meritline.com/dvd-r-blank-media-1.html
Dont buy cheap stuff or youll have problems and lot's of coasters.
Buy preminum DVD media is cheaper in the long run.
Some premium stuff is Ritek & Verbatim, and or look for branded and or media containing AZO MCC Dye, I also like AZO Great media avaible at link above.
4x & 8x best buy for your buck.

Look here is cheaper for the one your looking at:
http://www.edazz.com/cyb32eidincd.html
another color:
http://www.ewaggle.com/shop/IPS003.asp?ProCd=500900P1

I got a Nec 2510A works flawlessly and is dual layer capable great price too:
http://www.isystor.com/necnd8xduald.html

If ya need faster but you probably cant buy 16X media look here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-032&depa=1

You might also look for one bundled with Nero 6 ultra is best burning program IMO, there is also a few OK free ones.

The DVD burner links came from:
http://www.pricewatch.com

Good Luck & Happy Burning!

 

i need a black one and are those prices canadian? i think i may just by at futureshop or a computer store is this a bad idea or?

thanks in advance Hu Ha

 

The Black LG $84.00 shipped, The NEC 16X Black at Newegg $82.00 shipped

The links I posted were all US Dollars.
Most any DVD drive is avaible in black, sometimes is price differance with colors.

Buy where you like, is your money.
I have made many purchases from Newegg, great place to shop.
Good Luck!

 

Thanks for all the help ASUS and thanks everyone else
hu ha

 

Ya! What Harry said I think. Thanks guys.

 

Before I get in over my head, how hard is it to hook up an internal DVD burner anyways? Is it just like a cd rom/burner? Is there something I should be carefull about?

Thanks in advance.

 

It no differnt then hooking up a CD drive or any other drive for that matter.

Just make sure you have your jumpers set correctly, all the cables connected, and your set to go.

If you buy retail, im sure the manufactior will have provided at least a simple instilation guide. That should help too...and dont forget to ask us more questions if you run into some trouble.



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